Nippon Broadcasting Joins Audioburst AI-Based Voice Search Network

Nippon Broadcasting System Inc. and Audioburst have signed a joint partnership for supporting and building new future voice technology products relying on Audioburst’s AI-based voice search platform, especially for the Japanese market.

As part of the expanded partnership, Audioburst says Nippon Broadcasting System Inc. also invested UD$3 million during Audioburst’s latest funding round led by Samsung Ventures, bringing the round’s total funding to $14.4 million.

The company explains that the platform enables the delivery of news and infotainment in a personalized, original voice and screen-free way to consumers and businesses through partnerships with creators, media platforms and consumer brands including Samsung, Harman, and Bose.